Chart Basics / Charts

What is a Timeframe?

A timeframe tells the chart how long each candle represents.

Lesson 2 / 23 minBeginner
01 / What you'll learn

A timeframe tells the chart how long each candle represents.

04 / Visual explainer
1 minute→1 candleor1 hour → 1 candle
Illustrative example: one step at a time, then check the broker's official contract details.
05 / WHY IT MATTERS

06 / Explain it simply

What is a Timeframe?

A timeframe tells the chart how long each candle represents.

07 / Everyday example

On a 1-minute chart one candle covers one minute; on a 1-hour chart one candle covers one hour.

08 / MT5 example
BrokerMT5Your order

The MT5 toolbar lets you change timeframes. The same market can look different at different scales.

09 / Key takeaways
  • Timeframe changes the chart's view.
  • It does not change the market itself.
  • Use a timeframe that matches the lesson or plan.
10 / Common mistake

Thinking a timeframe changes an order's underlying contract.

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What does a timeframe change?

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